Decision on leave days for Covid-19 vaccine jabs after engaging stakeholders, says Human Resources Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: The decision on leave for workers for Covid-19 vaccinations will be made only after engaging with stakeholders and worker unions, says Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.

He said that the issue of taking off for a whole day for employees after receiving vaccination has to be looked into carefully as it may affect the flow of industries and added that he has spoken to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba on the issue.

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